ARK's Textured Grabber®

Invented by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, ARK's Textured Grabber® is a textured version of the popular Grabber® oral motor chew tool.  

The innovative P shape design has an easy-to-hold loop, with a long extension for reaching the back molars.

It also features 3 different surfaces to chew on: one smooth, one with circular bumps, and one with rectangular bumps. These textures simulate the feel of actual food for realistic non-food chewing practice.  

They also add extra tactile sensation to the lips, cheeks, gums, and tongue to help desensitize the mouth, decrease oral defensiveness/aversions, and transition individuals with sensory issues from puréed to textured foods. 

ARK Textured Grabber® comes in 3 toughness levels:

• Soft/Standard = The chewiest, recommended for mild chewing only
• XT = Firmer, but still chewy, for mild to moderate chewing
• XXT = The most firm, recommended for those who like to chew on firm / fairly rigid items.  This is also the longest lasting level for avid chewing. 

The Grabber® can also be used:

• As an oral fidget for sensory seekers craving stimulation and proprioceptive input
• As a safe alternative to chewing on hands, knuckles, shirts, pencils, etc.
• As an alternative to tooth-grinding and/or thumb-sucking
• To help decrease oral defensiveness and food aversions
• To practice biting/chewing without the risk of choking
• To work on jaw strength and stability and oral motor skills
• To build oral strength, mobility, and control
• To satisfy the urge to chew for individuals who are fed through a g-tube

Details:

• Includes ONE Textured Grabber®
• Designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by ARK Therapeutic
• Medical grade, FDA compliant, and contains NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex
• Measures approximately 5 inches lengthwise, just under 2 across the loop, and half an inch thick

Recommended age:  3 years and up 

Caution: This product is not a toy. Recommended for children 3 years and up.  Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible.  Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use.  How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.).  While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly.  Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew, and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear.   

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